I Love my Mommy
April 5, 2010 by City Life Staff
Filed under lifestyle
Shower your mom’s special day with tokens of love.
1. Let this little light of yours shine bright with Pier 1 Import’s Seashell Exhibit Lamp. www.pier1.com
2. Splash some colour into the room with Pier 1 Import’s gorgeous lustre-finished, turquoise mermaid tail dish. This season’s vintage femme collection bursts with wonderful gift ideas touched with vibrancy. Try pairing this adorable plateau bowl with a seashell set or collected corals from your tropical travels. www.pier1.com
3. Fly away with this adorable earthy leather strap bag. www.unique-vintage.com
4. Etsy sends hemp hugs and kisses her way. Read more
Pure Motivation Fitness — first Anniversary
April 1, 2010 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
March 20th, 2010, marked the one-year anniversary for Dimitri Giankoulas and wife, Francesca Giankoulas, as they celebrated their lifelong dream of opening up Pure Motivation Fitness Studio – Vaughan’s only Read more
Beauty Bag: Protect your skin, hair and lips
January 29, 2010 by City Life Staff
Filed under Beauty
LUSH LIP BALMS
Have your pick of flavoured balms. From sweet honey to chocolate, this makes a great primer before putting on your favorite lipstick. $6.95 www.lush.ca
WHITE MUSK FOAM BATH
As the bubbles surround you, close your eyes and envision a tropical island. With a sweet coconut scent and moisturizing contents, always achieve that soft, clean feeling. $18 www.thebodyshop.ca
HI-SHINE LIP TREATMENT
Have it all: kissable lips and a flawless colour finish. Hydrate with the dermatologist approved gloss that repairs skin’s moisturizing barrier. Read more
9th Annual Heart of Fashion
January 29, 2010 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
The prestigious Bayview Village Shopping Centre hosted the annual Heart of Fashion charity event on Nov. 22, 2009, benefiting North York General Hospital’s patients and their families. The shopping Read more
23rd Annual Crystal Ball Gala
January 29, 2010 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
Held at the Toronto Congress Centre on Nov. 21st, 2009, Reach for the Rainbow’s 23rd Annual Crystal Ball raised close to $1 million to support programs for children and youth with disabilities. Read more
Mi Casa, Tu Casa: Light up your life à la Français
January 29, 2010 by City Life Staff
Filed under Home Decor
Paris is rich in romance, innovative designs and self-expression. With a new season starting, add a little touch of the City of Light into your life with some of these lively home décor additions, stylish threads and the latest gadgets. Read more
Children’s Aid Foundation of York Region
January 29, 2010 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
Spotlight 2009 was held in Support of the Children’s Aid Foundation of York Region on Nov. 19th, 2009. York Region’s talented youth took the stage as well as featured guest, 17-year-old Daniel Panetta, Read more
2nd Annual Joe Di Palma Foundation
January 29, 2010 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
The second annual Joe Di Palma Foundation Gala took place on Nov. 5th, 2009, at Venetian Banquet and Hospitality Centre in memory of Joe Di Palma. Over $55,000 was raised to support brain tumour patients and their families at The Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Tumour Centre at Princess Margaret Hospital. This year’s theme was ‘Wonder,’ and guests dined on gourmet food, received psychic readings in the Mystic Lounge and participated in Read more
She Inspires Me: Mothers & Mentors Search
January 29, 2010 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
Starting Feb. 1st to Apr. 1st, Dermaglow will be accepting story entries from women who have been inspired by other women in their lives, be it their mothers or other mentors. Share your story or vote on your favourite and be entered to win fabulous prizes like all-inclusive vacations, jewelry, accessories, Dermaglow discounts and products! www.sheinspiresme.ca
Charitable Art Gala for CAMH
January 29, 2010 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
As fashion designers for Ley’La Collezione, Lauralee Ferretti and Kimberley Gadwah have always had a love for the arts. Their passion for artistic expression led to a charitable gala to support the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) on Dec. 6th, 2009 at the Dolce Social Ballroom. Due to lack of public awareness for CAMH, an art gala not only gave Toronto artists the opportunity to use their craft but to contribute to a much-needed pillar within society. A special thanks goes to the many sponsors, including Dolce Publishing Inc. Read more